GUELPH – Four people recovering from eating disorders shared their stories during the 19th annual Faces of Recovery event.
People and Information Network closing permanently
GUELPH – After more than two decades connecting the Guelph and Wellington County communities with volunteer opportunities, resources and services, the People and Information Network (PIN) is closing its doors for good.
Wellington County Learning Centre launches competition for Black Heritage Month
ARTHUR – The Wellington County Learning Centre is celebrating Black Heritage Month with a creative competition. Youth aged 12 to 18 can submit projects ranging from essays and poetry to paintings and dance videos, with the chance of winning a laptop computer or $25 gift card.
Five horses die in equine herpesvirus outbreak on Puslinch farm
PUSLINCH – Officials at Irish Creek Stables here are hopeful the worst is over after five horses died on the farm in January due to equine herpesvirus. “It’s a bit of a nightmare,” said Melissa Laird-Arroyo, who boards a horse at the farm. “I don’t want another one to die.”
Black heritage exhibit curated by GBHS opens at museum
ABOYNE – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month with an exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Township awards tender for ‘important’ watermain project in Rockwood
BRUCEDALE – A contracting company has been selected to construct an "important" secondary watermain under the Catherine Street rail crossing in Rockwood. Guelph/Eramosa council unanimously awarded the project to J.G. Goetz Construction Limited for $843,205 including HST.
GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.
Mount Forest postmaster retires after 49 years
MOUNT FOREST – Irene Ash-Livingstone helped ensure the smooth delivery of mail in Mount Forest, Harrison, Dundalk, Ayton, Hanover and Listowel during her 49 years working in the postal service.
Firefighters, students help Sytske Drijber celebrate 103rd birthday
ROCKWOOD – Firefighters paraded past Sytske Drijber’s house in honour of her 103rd birthday on Jan. 29.
Drag show goes on despite protests, threats, harassment
ELORA – Three people protesting outside didn’t dampen the mood at the “Winter’s a Drag" show at the Elora Distilling Company on Saturday night. “The show was a huge success,” said David DeWitt, who booked and emceed the event.
County trustees named to UGDSB committees
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees unanimously approved a list of committee appointments last Tuesday.
Mental health care providers ‘under water’ as demand remains high
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local officials say demand for mental health supports, which increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, has not yet begun to level off.
Local students learn financial planning basics starting in first grade
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Inflation and the rising cost of living are causing increased financial stress for many and raising concerns about how young people will deal with these matters now and into the future.
Free course teaches people how to live better with less money
GUELPH – “Living Better on Less” helps participants learn how to get by with less money – a skill necessary for growing numbers of people as the cost of living continues to rise.
High school students raise $121,000 at Imagine Charity Gala
GUELPH – Grade 12 students in the Beyond Borders business leadership program raised a whopping $121,000 at their Imagine Charity Gala on Saturday night.